Our country is small in terms of territory, but it gathers seven folklore regions, each unique for itself with its own specific features in terms of clothing, music, songs and dances. The Dobrudja region covers the northeastern part of Bulgaria. To the east it stretches to the Black Sea, to the southwest – to the Ludogorie and the Northern folklore region, ...
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St. Athanasius and Cyril of Alexandria are revered by the church, but according to popular legends, St. Athanasius is the lord of ice and snow. Dressed in a silk shirt, he goes to the mountains on his white horse and utters the words: "Go away, winter, come, summer!". That is why the holiday is also known as Midwinter. More about the holidays and...
St. Antony the Great is also the patron of basket makers, because during his lifetime he wove baskets from palm branches and thus earned his living. He was born about 251 in Egypt. 20 years of his life the saint spent in complete seclusion in the desert. He was also a healer, he talked for hours with the sick and...
Kukeri are Bulgarian ritual carnival figures, men predestined as beasts or as the typical characters: the grandmother, the grandfather, the publican, the king). Their main purpose is to ward off evil forces. They are also called chaushis, babugers, stanchinaris, dervishes, old men, saturs or jamalars. The games are performed only by men, mostly bachelors. These evil chasers perform their New Year's rituals...
Christianity dedicates this holiday to one of the greatest prophets, who zealously preached the coming of Jesus Christ to the people - namely, John the Baptist or the Forerunner. He is revered as the protector of brotherhood and godfatherism. Therefore, on this holiday at noon, the newlyweds visit the house of their brother-in-law and best men and bring them brandy, ...
Epiphany is one of the most ancient Christian holidays. This is the day that John the Baptist baptized Jesus Christ in the Jordan River. After the sacrament, people saw with their own eyes the Christian trinity of Father (voice), Spirit (dove perched on Christ's shoulder) and Son (earthly man) and began to believe. That is why the day is also called Epiphany. With the baptism of water, the world…
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On January 1, the church celebrates the great Christian thinker, philosopher and writer St. Basil the Great (c. 330-379). He gives realization to the /christian law of love and forgiveness by preaching kindness and charity. He is the organizer of the first charitable monastic center in Caesarea, where the sick and suffering receive free aid. That is why Basil was called "great" and after ...
The day of St. Stefan closes the circle of the old year, because with this day the Christmas holidays end. On this day, the family gathers around a common table with meat dishes. You can read more about national holidays and customs here Folklore collection "Once upon a time - customs and worldview of the Bulgarians" Saint Stephen is the founder of the first ...
Christmas Eve and Christmas, in addition to family holidays, are also generally village holidays. Even a week before the holiday, the carol groups gather to remember the old songs and learn new ones. The leader of a squad was the oldest and was called Stanenik. Not everyone and not always could carol. But a guy who wasn't a caroler...
The day after Christmas Eve is Christmas Day. Here again Christian and old folk beliefs are intertwined. At Christmas, the 40-day fast ends. The Church celebrates the birth of the Savior, and the people - the birth of the new Sun. The main symbolism of Christmas is eternal nature, dying and being reborn again and again. The Christmas table is rich and mostly with...
